General Practice Accountant

Butler Rose; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Direct access to Partners

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative office-based environment

Leadership team involvement

Job summary

Butler Rose North Practice is partnering with an ambitious independent small accountancy practice in Cross Gates, Leeds to recruit a General Practice Accountant. This office-based role offers exposure to a broad client portfolio and the chance to work closely with Directors while mentoring junior colleagues.

You’ll handle statutory and management accounts, tax compliance, VAT work, and client advisory across SME and owner-managed clients, within a supportive team aimed at growing the practice.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified, Part Qualified or QBE.
• Experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Experience in accounts preparation and general practice accounting.
• Experience preparing Corporation Tax and Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Experience reviewing and supporting junior staff.
• Knowledge of cloud accounting software including Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME, owner-managed and limited company clients.
• Preparation and review of statutory accounts.
• Preparation and review of management accounts.
• Corporation Tax compliance and CT returns.
• Preparation and review of Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
• VAT return preparation and review.
• Assist clients with accounting and business queries.
• Primary point of contact for clients and build long-term relationships.
• Mentor and develop trainees and junior accountants.
• Support Directors with practice management and operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Ensure work completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Provide high level client service and commercial advice.

Skills

Client relationship management

Accounts preparation

General practice accounting

Tax returns (CT & SA)

Staff mentoring / review

Organisation & deadline management

Education

ACA/ACCA/Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Part Qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

General Practice Accountant

Location: Cross Gates, Leeds
Salary: £45,000 (Negotiable DOE)

Butler Rose North Practice is partnering with this ambitious and growing independent small accountancy practice in Cross Gates, Leeds, to recruit a General Practice Accountant.

Are you looking to join a firm where you'll play a genuinely influential role, work closely with the Directors, and be recognised for your contribution rather than being treated as just another number?

The Opportunity

This is a broad and varied role offering exposure across all areas of a busy accountancy practice. You'll work closely with the Directors, support a diverse client portfolio, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm.

The successful candidate will enjoy being office-based, collaborating with colleagues, sharing ideas, and being part of a friendly team where every individual makes a genuine impact.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME, owner-managed business, and limited company clients.
• Preparation and review of statutory accounts for a variety of clients.
• Preparation and review of management accounts.
• Corporation Tax compliance and preparation of tax returns.
• Preparation and review of Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
• VAT return preparation and review.
• Assisting clients with accounting and business queries.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and building long-term relationships.
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing trainees and junior accountants.
• Supporting the Directors with practice management and operational responsibilities.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Providing a high level of client service and commercial advice.

Experience & Skills Required

• ACA / ACCA Qualified, Part Qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
• Experience working within a UK Accountancy Practice.
• Strong experience in accounts preparation and general practice accounting.
• Experience preparing Corporation Tax and Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Experience reviewing and supporting junior members of staff.
• Good knowledge of cloud accounting software, including Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Personal Attributes

• Enjoys thinking outside the box and finding practical solutions.
• Passionate about coaching and developing others.
• Team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues and clients.
• Ambitious and eager to take on additional responsibility.
• Looking to become a key figure within a growing practice.
• Values a collaborative and supportive working environment.

Employee Benefits

• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Direct access to and support from the Partners.
• Friendly and supportive team culture.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Collaborative office-based working environment.
• Opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team.
• A firm where you're appreciated, recognised, and never treated as just a number.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.